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Ky. Cir. Ct. Clerks' Manual AFFIDAVITS
AFFIDAVITS
2 AFFIDAVITS
CR 43.13, KRS 30A.070
An affidavit is a written statement or declaration sworn to or affirmed before an officer per CR
43.13.
Clerks may take any affidavit requested or permitted in the progress of a proceeding in his/her
court. KRS 30A.070.
A clerk is not a notary public by virtue of the office but rather has a limited authorization to
administer oaths and certify court forms or other court-related documents.
1. Upon the receipt of an affidavit have the affiant swear or affirm the truth of his/her
statement and sign the affidavit in your presence.
2. Certify and sign following the affiant's signature.
NOTE: You do not need to be a notary public to certify court documents. Your clerk's oath
serves that purpose. To certify non-court documents (outside the duties of the clerk's
office), you need to become a notary public.
Provenance
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- www.kycourts.gov
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- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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